Global arms spending rises to record levels — SIPRI Report 2024
Ein Eurofighter der deutschen Luftwaffe beim Start im Rahmen des Manövers Pitch Black 24 in Nordaustralien. Credit: Cora Mohrdieck/Bundeswehr/Cora Mohrdieck
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According to the 2024 SIPRI report, more money is being spent on armaments worldwide than ever before — and the trend continues upwards. Wars, crises and geopolitical tensions are driving spending to record levels. Europe, the Middle East and East Asia in particular are massively upgrading.
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